Venue & Game Details
Location: Carl and Deloris Petty Sports & Recreation Complex – North Manchester, Indiana
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Manchester Spartans Sports Network (video), Westminster Blue Jays Radio (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Capacity: ~1,500
Weather Forecast (North Manchester, IN – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, warming into the upper 70s by the second half
Wind: WNW at 5–8 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Ideal early‑season football weather; minimal wind effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
Westminster (Mo.)
No major preseason injuries reported.
QB Keegan Zdybel returns after rushing for 3 TDs in last year’s win over Manchester.
RB Jalen Adams (top returning rusher) healthy.
WR Gabe Dace (leading returning receiver) available.
Defense anchored by LB Ethan Thompson.
Manchester
No significant absences reported.
QB Tyler Lee expected to start after splitting time in 2024.
RB Caleb Hernandez (team’s leading rusher) healthy.
WR Dylan Murphy (top returning receiver) available.
Defense led by LB Culvin Gilbert.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Westminster: 1‑9 overall, 1‑5 UMAC; averaged 14.5 PPG, allowed 38.7 PPG.
Manchester: 0‑10 overall, 0‑7 HCAC; averaged 8.9 PPG, allowed 41.6 PPG.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Westminster
L vs. Greenville 35‑14
L @ Minnesota Morris 41‑7
L vs. Crown 13‑0
L vs. Westminster (PA) 46‑14
L @ Greenville 42‑35
Manchester
L @ Defiance 35‑3
L @ Concordia Chicago 28‑27
L @ Westminster (MO) 23‑3
L @ Franklin 36‑0
L @ Bluffton 50‑12
Key Player Matchups
QB Keegan Zdybel (WES) vs. Manchester Front Seven
Zdybel’s dual‑threat ability was the difference in 2024; Manchester must contain his designed runs.
RB Jalen Adams (WES) vs. Manchester Linebackers
Adams’ inside running vs. a unit that allowed over 200 rush yds/game last season.
QB Tyler Lee (MAN) vs. Westminster Secondary
Lee must improve efficiency after Manchester managed just 3 points in last year’s meeting.
WR Dylan Murphy (MAN) vs. Westminster CB2
Murphy’s route running could be key to sustaining drives.
Special Teams
Field position battle looms; both teams struggled in punt coverage in 2024.
Series History
All-Time: Westminster leads 1‑0
Only Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 — Westminster 23, Manchester 3 in Fulton, MO
Zdybel scored all three Westminster TDs on the ground.
Blue Jays defense held Manchester to 3 points and under 200 total yards.
Betting Trends
Westminster: 2‑8 ATS in 2024; UNDER in 3 of last 5.
Manchester: 3‑7 ATS in 2024; UNDER in 4 of last 6.
Head-to-Head: UNDER hit in 2024 meeting (26 total points vs. 44.5 line).
Game Odds
Westminster (MO) Blue Jays – 7
Manchester Spartans 44
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
